What’s Fresh March 3
LOCAL AND ORGANIC
With all the financial pressures and insecurities on families today we all have to make some hard choices. One choice that may seem simple, Local OR Organic, has future ramifications that are not always easy to see. I was cycling with my dog this past sunny Sunday on the Lochside Trail between Island View Road and Matticks’ Farm. It’s a lovely agricultural area. Piper was thirsty and drank out of a puddle on the roadside.I felt okay with this as I know she prefers rainwater to tap water. However when she went to drink out of the ditch beside the field all I could think of was the run off of agricultural inputs. Particularly at this time of year when herbicides are being sprayed and fertilizers applied to the soil.
Soil is the future of farming. The science is showing us the importance and sensitivity of microorganisms in the soil. Choose local and organic!
This week! Delicata Squash from Saanich Organics
Miso Mugi, Barley 400g……………$6.60
from Amano Miso in Richmond
ingredients: Organic Barley, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Sea Salt, Filtered Water, Culture (Aspergillus Oryzae).
Avalon Organic Butter 1 LB
Salted……………………………….$8.60
Unsalted……………………………$8.85
ROOT VEGETABLE CROPS
This time of year we are still sending storage onions and garlic. We are checking on production to make sure we cull out those that are not useable. Please let us know if we overlook something. The product at this time of year may not be quite as pristine as it once was but should be delicious and will not be from China! We still have local garlic from Madrona Farm so we are feeling very pleased with ourselves and with Madrona!!
Remember to support Madrona Farm one last time with a few dollars as we are very close to the final goal for the final fundraising drive! https://secure1.conservancy.bc.ca/donate/appeals/donate.asp?id=W-00017D
Squash with Miso Glaze
Cut in half a remove seeds from:
1 Delicata Squash
Roast squash at 375 on top shelf of oven for ½ hour.
Meanwhile cream together:
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp Miso
½ tsp hot chili paste like Harrissa
(Or more!!)
Spread the glaze over the inside of the partially cooked squash. Return to oven and continue cooking until soft, about 20 minutes.
